Do the Mets Have to Overtake a Dynasty in Philadelphia?

Do back-to-back World Series trips equal a dynasty? To paraphrase Winston Wolf, let’s not go there just quite yet.

Comparing Jeff Francoeur and Angel Pagan

The Mets have two arbitration-eligible outfielders in Jeff Francoeur and Angel Pagan.  Are they pursuing the right one with a long-term contract offer?

Daniel Murphy Stinks. Or Does He?

The Daniel Murphy bandwagon is a lonely place these days.  But I am not going to let 182 PA overshadow 430 PA in determining his ability to hit.

Mets Fans Can Live with Injuries but Not Lies

Rumors have the Mets reducing payroll for 2010 due to the Wilpon family’s massive losses in the Bernie Madoff scandal.  But at the beginning of the year the Wilpons assured the fans the scandal would have no impact on running the club.  Mets fans deserve better than lies and having the club run with its owners pinching pennies.

The Trade Deadline and the Mets’ Farm System

Here I defend the Mets’ decision not to make a deadline deal and the overall strength of the farm system.

Should the Mets be Buyers or Sellers at the Trade Deadline

 With the July 31st trading deadline fast approaching the Mets need to determine the best course of action.

Why Minaya Should Not Be Criticized For ‘09 Bench

A popular thing to do online these days is to rake GM Omar Minaya over the coals for his roster construction this year.  Here I examine how valid that claim is.

A Review of Citi Field: The New Home of the New York Mets

Here is a review of what you can expect when you visit Citi Field

Keys to the New York Mets Second Half Success in 2009

Here are some keys for the Mets to turn things around in the second half.

2009 Mets Mid-Season Report Card

With the 2009 season at the traditional halfway point, let’s hand out the team’s mid-season report card.  These grades are based on performance compared to pre-season expectations.